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Sidney, IA
City in Fremont County, Iowa.
Population
955
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
697
ZIP codes
0
Sidney and its ZIP codes
Sidney at a glance
- Sidney is about 12 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,714 a year, 8% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,300 (40% below Iowa) and median rent is $750 a month.
Local data for Sidney, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sidney, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,714
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$125,300
Median rent
$750/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (225), Irish Americans (156), Dutch Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fremont County. PPP loans are for Sidney.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,276
2,168 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,457
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$69.29M
FY 2026, $10,490 per person
How people get to work
Sidney, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sidney, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
453
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
61
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sidney, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Sidney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AndersonCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| RivertonCity | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| ThurmanCity | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| FarragutCity | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| PercivalCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| HamburgCity | 9.6 mi | 1.5 |
| RandolphCity | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| TaborCity | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| BartlettCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Nebraska City, NECity | 12 mi | 5 |
| Lake Waconda, NECensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| ImogeneCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| ShenandoahCity | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| Union, NEVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Beaver Lake, NECensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| MalvernCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sidney, IA in?
- Sidney is in Fremont County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Sidney, IA?
- About 955 people live in Sidney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sidney?
- Nearby places include Anderson (4.1 mi), Riverton (5.7 mi), Thurman (7.7 mi), Farragut (8.8 mi), Percival (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023